Krupa, HR

Krupa Monastery

Krupa Monastery is the oldest Orthodox Monastery in Croatia. It was founded by Serbian monks on the slopes of the Velebit mountain. It takes its name from the nearby Krupa river.

About this building

The monastery flourished between the 15th and 18th centuries. During the Second World War it suffered structural damage that rendered it almost unusable. The monastery has been gradually renovated since the 2000s. Its church is dedicated to the Feast of the Dormition of Theotokos. 

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Wildlife
  • Links to national heritage

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Visovac Monastery, Lake Visovac

The Visovac Monastery was founded in the 14th century by Dominican monks. Taken over by the Franciscan a century later, the monastery was enlarged. Destructed and abandoned in the 17th century, the monastery is repaired in the 18th and 20th centuries. Located on the beautiful island of Visovac in the Krka National Park, the monastery keeps a collection of books, works of art and other important documents.

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